Orchard Lane Elementary School
Weekly Newsletter: May 10, 2024
WHAT'S NEW AT OL:
Tonight is the OL Talent Show!! 6pm in the OL Gym!!!!
Our entire OL Staff wanted to say THANK YOU to the PFC and all the families that were soo kind to us this week!! We had fabulous lunches, snacks, coffee, doughnuts, cookies, gift bags, kind messages.... so many wonderful things! THANK YOU!!
A Message from the Superintendent:
Dear School District of New Berlin families,
We are inviting you to take our 2024 Parent/Guardian Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is important to us as it allows us to recognize our strengths and opportunities to improve as a district. If you have more than one child in the SDNB, and your responses may vary based on child, please consider taking the survey for each child.
Responses are anonymous, and the survey should only take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. We are asking for your response by May 16.
Here is the link: https://forms.gle/6SqJ9H66X7jPEjdS9
Thank you for your time and for choosing to enroll your child(ren) in the School District of New Berlin.
Sincerely,
Joe Garza, Superintendent
Hot Dog Day Information!!!
OL's Annual Hot Dog Day is fast approaching!! This is a family picnic day that has been enjoyed by our families for many years! See below for a flyer of all the times and details. Please use this Google Form to RSVP that you can attend. RSVP Google Form Link. We also do need a couple volunteers to help make this event run smoothly. If someone in your family can help us out, please fill out this Signup Genius Link! We strongly suggest that ALL VISITORS get put into the Raptor system by getting their Driver's license scanned in prior to May 31st- if you have not already done so. Once you are in, you are in!
High Interest Day:
We are very excited about our upcoming HIGH INTEREST DAY on Friday May 17th! This is a school FAVORITE. Here are a couple of important messages about that day.
1. We will not have hot lunch service on May 17th. In order to make our schedule work we will have COLD LUNCH in the classrooms at the same time (about 11:10). If your child needs to order a cold lunch from school or milk, please fill our THIS FORM by Monday, May 13th so our food service can have a lunch prepared.
2. We are still looking for volunteers to help support activities for that day. If you are available that day to help, please contact our amazing HIGH INTEREST DAY coordinator, Leah Reimer at angelique_25@hotmail.com and she will be happy to get you set up to help. Lunch will be provided for volunteers and please note that only registered volunteers for HIGH INTEREST DAY will be able to enter school for the day.
Kindergarten Concert Rehearsal at School!!!
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 10th - Talent Show 6pm
May 13th-16th- New Berlin Lions Shoe Drive
May 15th- 5-6pm New Kindergarten Orientation Night at OL
May 17th- High Interest Day
May 27th- NO School
May 28th-31st Scholastic Book Fair in the Star Commons
May 31st Hot Dog Day -(date change)
June 6th- 6th Grade Moving On Ceremony West PAC 6-7:30pm
June 7th Last Day- Half Day of School 11:30am dismissal
PFC News and Updates!!
SIGN-UPS:
- High Interest Day Items Needed: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-ItemsRequested2024
- High Interest Day 3rd-6th grade volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-Volunteers2024
- High Interest Day 2nd grade volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-2ndGradeVolunteers2024
- High Interest Day 1st grade volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-1stGradeVolunteers2024
- High Interest Day Kindergarten volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-KGradeVolunteers2024
- Hot Dog Day: https://tinyurl.com/PFCHotDogDay2024
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
A great big THANK YOU to everyone that participated in our Teacher Appreciation Week!!!!! Thank you for showing our Orchard Lane staff how much we appreciate all that they do for our families!!!!
HIGH INTEREST DAY, FRIDAY MAY 17: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are ONE WEEK away from our annual High Interest Day!!!!! This day would not be possible without the help of our Orchard Lane community!!!!
We are still looking for room volunteers to assist our presenters with all the different activities that are planned. Please note that if you plan on volunteering, please sign-up using the volunteer links by the end of the day on Thursday, May 16.
Only registered volunteers for High Interest Day will be able to enter the school on Friday, May 17; therefore, if you are coming into school that day to volunteer, make sure you are on our sign-up list! Also, have your name spelled correctly, as we will be printing the Raptor name tags using this list. If you are not in the Raptor system, please stop in the office any time prior to this event, to get your driver’s license scanned.
- 3rd-6th grade volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-Volunteers2024
- 2nd grade volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-2ndGradeVolunteers2024
- 1st grade volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-1stGradeVolunteers2024
- Kindergarten volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-KGradeVolunteers2024
Please see a copy of the 3rd grade - 6th grade High Interest Day Session descriptions. These are the activities that our High Interest Day Committee has put together. This list only describes the sessions that are planned for 3rd grade - 6th grade. Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade have their own planned sessions.
If you are not able to help on that day, there is still an opportunity to help us out by donating items that we need. Please sign-up to lend or donate items at: https://tinyurl.com/PFC-HID-ItemsRequested2024.
High Interest Day is one of the most exciting days for our kids!!!
It is a day where local businesses, parents, and other family members, come into school to run rooms and/or assist in rooms, while the kids learn and try different sports, activities and crafts that they might not get to experience anywhere else!!!
HOT DOG DAY: FRIDAY, MAY 31
Come join us for our annual Orchard Lane Hot Dog Day, Friday, May 31, 2024!!!
Orchard Lane PFC will provide a Hot Dog (or bring your own sandwich), pickle, chips, cookies and lemonade for all students and guests.
Please complete this form, https://tinyurl.com/PFCHotDogDay2024, naming EVERY student and guest in your family that is attending! There are enough slots for up to 4 students and 6 guests on the form.
Orchard Lane implements the Raptor System. All adults MUST be checked in with a valid ID.
If you are already in the system, please check "yes," so that we may pre-print your entry sticker. If you are not entered into the system please come in at an earlier date to get your ID scanned in, or be sure to bring your photo ID with you, and arrive a few minutes early.
Lunch Times:
- Kindergarten - 11:00
- 6th Grade - 11:15
- 2nd Grade - 11:30
- 5th Grade - 11:45
- 1st Grade - 12:00
- 4th Grade - 12:15
- 3rd Grade - 12:30
PFC MEETING MINUTES FROM MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024
PFC held its final meeting of the school year Monday, May 6. Please see the attached minutes to find out what was discussed. PFC Minutes Link
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, May 10: Orchard Lane Talent Show 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 17: High Interest Day
- Monday, May 27: Memorial Day - No School
- Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31: Scholastic Book Fair 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 31: Hot Dog Day
- Friday, May 31 Raise Right Card Orders Due
- Thursday, June 6: 6th Grade Moving on Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 7: Last Day of School - Half Day
For more information regarding PFC, please visit our website
at www.orchardlanepfc.com. PFC is also on Facebook at Orchard Lane PFC Parent
Group, and if you opt-in to Konstella, there will be more information and
communications available there.
NB West Junior Viking Girls Volleyball!
Tryouts for the NB West Junior Vikings girls volleyball program will be held at Poplar Creek Elementary on May 1st, 6th, 13th, and 15th.
Our volleyball program is in its 9th year. It is designed as a developmental program to give girls in the New Berlin West area an opportunity to learn and play volleyball while preparing them to play at the high school level. We strive to develop a strong volleyball foundation and provide opportunities for 5th through 8th grade girls. Through sportsmanship, team competition and fun we encourage responsibility, compassion and excellence in all aspects of performance, both on and off the volleyball court.
Please register your player on the Google form linked below and complete the medical release and concussion form included on the registration form.
Practice begins early August and games are played on weekends in September and October.
**Like our Facebook Page: New Berlin West Youth Volleyball**
STILL IMPORTANT!
Spanish Club:
Futura - Where SPANISH comes alive! Registration is now open for 2024-2025 – All new material and lessons! Now offered on Mondays!
Register by 6/5 and take $15 off your tuition! Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity for your student to practice Spanish in an interactive bilingual classroom!
Enroll today: https://futuraadventures.com/wisconsin-region/
KONSTELLA: PFC’s DIGITAL SCHOOL DIRECTORY AND COMMUNICATION APP
Calling all Orchard Lane families!!! PFC is using Konstella to help organize and manage a digital school directory for any families that would like to opt-in. This also gives you access to our PFC and Orchard Lane calendar of events, the ability to communicate with other parents, and so much more!!! Visit https://www.konstella.com/, search for Orchard Lane, and get involved in our growing school directory and community!!! If you have any questions feel free to contact PFC directly.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!!
If a student will be absent or late coming to school please call the attendance line 262-789-6502 or use the App on Infinite Campus.
Click on the following Link for a letter from the District regarding student attendance.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES?:
Here is who to call-
- For PARENTS - our parent help line for technology issues is 262-789-6298 or parentportal@nbexcellence.org
- For STUDENTS - we have a TechKNOW help desk line - 262-789-6290 or techknow@nbexcellence.org
School Supplemental Fee Information:
Important Information about Student Fees
1. The district collects student fees to help offset costs for consumable materials provided by the school,
certain items students have for their personal benefit (e.g. assignment notebooks, consumable
workbooks, online subscriptions, technology apps, locks) and to help offset the cost of optional
programs (e.g. athletic participation, parking).
2. Fees can be paid by cash, check or credit card. For security reasons the school district recommends payment by credit card.
3. Families eligible for free or reduced-price lunches may be eligible for a waiver of the supplemental
materials, instrument rental, athletic participation and course material fees and a discount on parking
fees. To receive the fee waiver, families must apply for free or reduced-price lunches and authorize
sharing of information. Contact the Food and Nutrition Services office, 262.789.6219, for more
information.
4. The due date for all fees is March 31. Parents can elect to pay all fees up front or make monthly
payments if desired. Fees not paid by March 31 will result in $15.00 monthly re-billing charge.
Outstanding balances at the end of the school year may be sent to Waukesha County for collection.
5. Field Trip fees can be paid on-line also. For security reasons the District recommends using a credit card. Please click on the following link for instructions on how to pay field trip fees on-line. Instructions Link
Please see this link for more information on payments and directions to pay online:
OL Staff's Favorite Things 2023-2024
2023-2024 STAFF FAVORITE THINGS LINK IS HERE!!!!
Your support and kindness to the OL staff is always appreciated!!
Medication Forms for Students
Prescription Medical Form- updated 3/2024- Please use the new form now- thank you.
Orchard Lane School- Shining Stars!
Email: heather.will@nbexcellence.org
Website: www.nbexcellence.org/schools/ol/
Location: 2015 S. Sunnyslope Road New Berlin, WI. 53151
Phone: 262-789-6500
Facebook: facebook.com/Orchard-Lane-Elementary
Twitter: @orchardlaneSDNB